I found a cool article about one of my fellow classmates--Naseem Nixon, Here are some excepts:

While in Raleigh she noticed a population of strong black community and school leaders. With black teachers, principals and counselors, there was never a doubt she would eventually be like them.

But Naseem’s life has never been solely focused on her race. It’s more focused on what she has in common with others – especially her musical talent.

“I knew I always wanted to go to law school, but the indecision was where I should go to law school,” she says. “I was always in the middles of arguments – even my parents’.”

She will be the 2008/2009 BYU Student Bar Association President and hopes to get a job at a law firm by July of 2009. As a minority lawyer she will be able to increase the amount of opportunities available to others who share her diverse background.

For the full article follow the link above.

Minorites in the Law

It's impressive to see that BYU has taken a giant step toward equality for all in the legal field. It's extremely important that law schools extend their recruiting efforts to members of various ethnic backgrounds. I would encourage the J. Reuben Clark Law School to provide minority law school scholarships. I hope other law schools follow your lead in opening up the lines of communication regarding this poignant issue.

The Beginning

I have been interested in law ever since childhood. My father always told me to pick a profession that allowed me to influence the world, for me law is that profession. I chose to come to BYU because of the atmosphere and its alignment with my personal religious views.

This blog will serve as a journal of my experience as I start and finish my preparations for a legal career. Maybe my entries can help answer some of the questions people from a diverse background like mine need answered regarding the ups and downs of a relatively homogeneous profession.